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Siverwright Family History

Siverwright Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Seawright, Seabright, Wheelwright, Himelright, Sebright, Searight

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Where is the Siverwright family from?

You can see how Siverwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siverwright family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1861. The most Siverwright families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Siverwright family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Siverwright's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Siverwright families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Siverwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siverwright census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Siverwright. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Siverwright. For the veterans among your Siverwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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